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1h 25m runtime
Documentary film with a runtime of 85 minutes, released in 1953. Presented in English.
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Bongolo (also known as Bongolo and the Negro Princess) is a 1952 Belgian film directed by André Cauvin. It was entered into the 1953 Cannes Film Festival. A young Congolese man works as a nurse at a health center lost in the jungle. He falls in love with the daughter of the local king and convinces her to forget her prejudices and ancestral rites. The elders, who oppose the wedding, burn down the health center.
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How long is Bongolo?
Bongolo runs for 1h 25m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under Documentary.
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